If you have specific questions about faculty members research,
feel free to contact them personally using the information on the faculty
web pages.
To learn more about the Graduate School at the University of Minnesota visit
http://www.grad.umn.edu/prospective_students/brief.html.
Degree Programs Offered:
Ph.D. and M.S. degree programs are offered. However,
as a research institution we primarily admit students to the PhD program.
How To Apply:
For both the Chemistry Department and the Graduate School
application, you will need to APPLY ONLINE.
The entire application process is two-tiered. You apply directly to
the Graduate School for consideration for admission. You apply directly
to the Chemistry Department for consideration for financial support.
We do not review any applications until both are completed.
Use these links for information on what to include in your applications.
Application Deadlines:
Applications for Fall Semester (early September)
support must be completed by January 5 in order to be considered for fellowship
support and February 1 for applications being considered for Teaching and
Research Assistantships. Applications received after February 1 will still
be reviewed but offers will only be made to exceptional applications since
most of our positions will be filled. We prefer not to admit for Spring
Semester (mid January) except under extenuating circumstances.
Program Requirements:
The minimum requirement for admission
is an undergraduate degree in chemistry or a related area. The TOEFL
test is required for all non-native speakers who have received their
undergraduate degree from a foreign institution. General and subject
GRE scores are required of all applicants.
Financial Support:
All full-time doctoral students in
good academic standing receive complete financial support in the form
of fellowships, teaching assistantships or research assistantships. This
support is available throughout a student’s
graduate career. Those with 25%-50% appointments receive a full tuition
waiver and a health insurance package for which you will be charged a
minimal fee.
Graduate Assistantship - The
stipend for students being offered an Assistantship from the department
will be about $22,500/yr for 12 months, based on Fall 2007 offers.
Graduate School Fellowship - Candidates
must be nominated by their graduate program's Director of Graduate
Studies (DGS) to this all-University competition. The purpose of the
Graduate School Fellowship (GSF) is to assist directly in the recruitment
of outstanding Ph.D. students by providing the incentive of a full-support
academic-year merit fellowship. Prospective students who will enter
the University of Minnesota Graduate School for the first time in the
upcoming academic year may be nominated. Nomination deadline is mid
January for the following academic year.
The stipend for GSF students (including additional support from the department)
will be about $30,600/year for 12 months based on Fall 2007 offers.
Department Fellowships - We award,
to a select number of students, support in addition to the assistantship.
Other Fellowship Opportunities - Fellowship opportunities are available for
students who are in their first year of graduate studies and are citizens or
permanent residents of the United States.
The National Science Foundation - http://www.ehr.nsf.gov/dge/
The Graduate School has put together an excellent list of other
funding opportunities.
We augment the fellowship stipends of students who hold a fellowship
from most sources outside the University. The amount of the augmentation
varies and should be discussed with the Director of Graduate Studies
as soon as you know about the fellowship award.
Benefits
- Tuition, health and
dental insurance are provided to students admitted with financial
support from the department. Support continues as long as satisfactory
progress is maintained. Also, eligible
students may elect to purchase
dependent health and dental care.
Results of Application Review:
We strive to respond as
quickly as possible after your application file has become complete.
Once your application is completed and has been
reviewed, you will receive a letter from the Chemistry Department if
the review has been positive. If the department decides they need more
information, you will be notified by email. If the department decides
not to admit you, you will be notified by the Graduate School.
Accepting/Declining of Offer of Admissions:
We ask that
you notify us in writing as soon as you make your decision to attend
or not attend our program. You may do so by submitting this form.
You also need to reply to the Graduate School. Their
form is online and can be accessed from your Graduate School admissions
letter (link to the Enrollment Form.)
Frequently Asked Questions About The Application Process:
1)
Should I submit both applications online or can I send a paper version
of the applications?
Both applications require that you apply online.
2) Can I receive a waiver for the Application Fee?
No, the Graduate School will not waive the fee nor will they allow the
Department to waive the fee for you.
3) Can I defer payment of the application fee until the Department makes
a decision?
No, the application fee cannot be deferred or waived. All offers of
financial support are pending completion of this application. To be eligible
for a Graduate School Fellowship you must submit the application and
pay the fee by January 5.
4) Can I have a friend or relative in the United States pay the application
fee for me?
Yes. While submitting the online application the payment must be made
by Credit Card.
5) Will you accept applications after the deadline set by the Department?
Applications after February 1 will still be reviewed but offers will
only be made to exceptional applications since most of our positions
will be filled by then.
6) What codes do I give ETS when requesting my GRE or TOEFL to be sent?
GRE: The Institution Code is 6874, and the Department code is 0301.
TOEFL: The Institution Code is 6874, and the Department Code is 62.
7) Should I send letters of recommendation to the department
or the Graduate School?
Only the Graduate School gets these letters. When you
apply to the Graduate School you will list your references and their
contact information. The letters will be submitted electronically and
we will receive copies of the letters of recommendation from the Graduate
School. Do not have hard copies sent as this will only create confussion
with duplicate submissions.
8) Do the letters of recommendation need to be from faculty in my undergraduate
institution? What if I am currently enrolled in another graduate program?
Yes, letters should be from your undergraduate institution
or a combination of both if you are enrolled in a graduate program.
You may also include an additional letter or letters from industry,
if applicable. If enrolled in a graduate program then one letter must
be from your research advisor.
9) Should I send a transcript to both the Department and the Graduate
School?
Yes – Transcripts/credentials
from each college of university you attended are required by the
Department and by the Graduate School. Be sure to send a copy of
an official English translation if the original language is not English.
If you accept our offer of admission, you will be required to send
official transcripts to the Graduate School before you can register.
10) Can I defer my admission if accepted?
Please check with Stephanie Stathopoulos if this is a concern after
you have been admitted. steph@chem.umn.edu or (612) 624-8008
11) If I am NOT applying for financial support do I need to submit an
application to the Department as well as the Graduate School?
Yes, we would appreciate it if
you could fill out the online application for the Department. Indicate
in the “additional comments” section
that you are not applying for financial support. Indicate what source
of support you will have, ie, military or fellowship from corporation.
Students who are interested in pursuing a degree part-time should
contact Stephanie Stathopoulos by email at steph@chem.umn.edu or
by phone at (612) 624-8008 before applying. You may be asked to
enroll in one or two core courses before applying to the Graduate
School.
12) What is the class size and the number of applicants
to your program?
Number of Applicants = 350+
Class Size = 40-50
13) Who should I contact if I have any questions about
the application process?
Your first point of contact should be inquiry@chem.umn.edu. If necessary,
your question will be directed to the DGS.
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